John and Letitia believe that their horses and donkeys are Vermont's finest. Of course, they have a soft spot for their herd, which they consider part of the family. John and Letitia hand-pick all their horses; they look for horses with kindness in their eyes and gentleness in their spirits. Their horses are not only sweet-tempered, but also responsive, a true pleasure for the novice and for the experienced horseback rider alike. All rides start with a 'gettin' to know ya' time with your mount and comprehensive riding tips and safety rules. This ensures that both horse and rider enjoy the ride. If you are looking for a safe and wonderful riding experience in a spectacular setting - you'll find it here at the Mountain View Ranch!

The Ranch has just about any kind of riding experience you can think of - from trail rides, to vacation packages, to summer camps for kids, to winter sleigh rides - we've got it all! The Ranch is open 12 months out of the year for horseback riding. So you can experience Vermont's incredible 4-seasons in a whole new way - on horseback! On top of great riding we also offer a quaint gift shop with something for everyone and a petting zoo that will enchant young and old - with cuddly animals to pet and hold! For those guests more interested in reading a book or soaking up the peace and quiet, this charming farm is the perfect placeto enjoy while their more adventurous cohorts go for a joy ride!

The Mountain View Ranch is conveniently located in Southern Vermont and is within a 45 minute drive of 5 ski resorts. The area is surrounded by charming Vermont towns with unusual stores and boutiques. Manchester Vermont is just 15 minutes away and is a shopping addict's dream and has many inns and motels as well . Visiting beautiful and rural Vermont means you should expect to drive at least a half hour to get from 'here to there'. Just remember that the drive is always worth it, as you will soak up the mountain scenery along the way. No matter the season, there's always fun activities to enjoy in addition to horseback riding. Enjoy train tours, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, snow shoeing, boating, shopping, historical sites, swimming, camping, hunting, antiquing, excellent dining, relaxing, chattin' with the locals and mostly getting away from it all.

About the Owners

The Ranch is owned and operated by John and Letitia Sisters and their four year old daughter Shayla, 4 cats, dog Sunny, and 40 horses and donkeys as well as a menagerie of other petting zoo critters, and a professional and fun-loving staff. Their love for the outdoors, animals, and creating happy memories for folks is what motivated a life long dream to create the Mountain View Ranch 14 years ago.
Letitia loved horses as a young child and was lucky to have parents that supported that affection by getting her first pony when she was 8 years old, a stroke of fate that effected her whole life in a wonderful way. John grew up with grandparents that owned a dairy farm and was around horses and cows his whole childhood. Between the two of them, John and Letitia developed the vision that is now a four season horse Ranch.
Their growth from seven horses to a herd of over forty is the best evidence of how much locals and visitors have valued the wonderful riding available at the Ranch over the years. "We look forward to sharing the beauty of Vermont and our special horses with you!"